Status Lights; Cycles - Maytag AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Manual

To manually drain the washer and spin the load
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the wash cycle and drain the washer.
2. Press POWER.
3. Turn knob to select DRAIN & SPIN.
4. Press START.
When the spin is complete, the lid unlocks. Items can be removed from the washer.

Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when
you can add other garments to the wash load.
Indicator lights
An indicator light shows which Cycle, Modifiers and Options you have selected.
Estimated Time Remaining
When a wash cycle is started, the estimated time remaining for the cycle, including fills and
drains, will be displayed. The time will count down to the end of the cycle.
Turn the knob to choose the right wash cycle for the type of fabrics you are washing. When
the knob points to a cycle, the indicator light for the cycle will glow. If the default settings for
the Modifiers and Options are suitable for your wash load, you may press Start to begin the
wash cycle.

Cycles

Preset Cycle Settings
For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended fabric care settings for each
cycle.
To use the preset cycle settings:
1. Press POWER.
2. Select the cycle you want by turning the knob. The preset cycle settings will be displayed
(see the following chart).
NOTE: The preset cycle times may vary slightly depending on your model.
3. Press START. The wash cycle will begin.
Preset Cycle Settings
Cycle Preset Minutes
Whites 73
Super Wash 68
Normal 46
Wrinkle Control 46
Colors/Jeans 45
Delicate 35
Handwash 36
Rinse & Spin 33
Spin Only 16
*Cycle time in minutes will appear in the display while you are making selections. The total
cycle time will appear, including an estimated time for drain and fill times, once Start is
pressed.
NOTE: Load only to the top of the basket. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. See "Starting
Your Washer."
Whites
This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at the proper time for improved
whitening of your heavily soiled white fabrics. Cycle combines high-speed wash action and
high-speed spin. The default option setting for this cycle is Extra Rinse to thoroughly remove
detergent and bleach. For maximum soil and stain removal, liquid chlorine bleach should be
used.
Super Wash
Use this cycle for heavily soiled cotton or sturdy items. Cycle combines high-speed wash
action and high-speed spin. Stain Cycle is the default option for this cycle, but it may be
turned off. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers and Options."
Normal
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and linens, such as sheets, blankets and towels. This
cycle combines medium-high speed wash action and high-speed spin.
Soil Level* Wash/Rinse Temp
Heavy Hot/Cold
Heavy Hot/Cold
Normal Warm/Cold
Medium Warm/Cold
Normal Cold/Cold
Medium Warm/Cold
Light Cold/Cold
Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable
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